All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett

This week we revisit our conversation with Garry Ridge Chairman/CEO of WD-40.There are no such things as mistakes, according to today’s guest on “All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett,” there are learning moments with Garry Ridge, the long-time CEO and Chairman of the WD-40 Company. While many of us have one of the signature blue and yellow cans somewhere in our home, we likely don’t know much about the company keeping things moving all these years. Here’s a hint: it’s all about company culture. Garry explains why he doesn’t have a team, he leads a tribe, and his tribe is loyal. He also introduces us all to Al, the soul-sucking CEO. Garry has a lot to say about work, culture, and getting the most out of his employees.Become a member of the C-Suite Network: https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Innovation is a key component for success. Forget 2020, it’s time to focus on the year ahead and the trends that we should be looking out for to remain relevant and competitive. Daniel Burrus is considered one of the World’s Leading Futurists on Global Trends and Disruptive Innovation. In the early 80’s, he was the first and only technology futurists to accurately identify the 20 technologies that would drive business and economic change for decades. He’s also a business strategist, CEO of Burrus Research, author, and speaker.Connect with Daniel: https://www.burrus.com/Become a member of the C-Suite Network: https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you prepared to ignite? After serving 8 years in the Army today’s guest tried his hand at law school, commercial real estate and financial services before turning to podcasting. John Lee Dumas or J-L-D hosts Entrepreneurs on Fire where he interviews some of the biggest names in business. Now he’s not only got at top podcast, he’s built other businesses around it. His book The Common Path to Uncommon Success is coming out in March.Connect with JLD: https://www.eofire.com/Join the C-Suite Network: https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Friday we're replaying a discussion we had with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky back in October 2020 that's just as relevant today.Leaders are often people who everyone else looks up to when it’s time to make decisions. However, being a leader doesn’t guarantee that we always have the right answers – or even answer. My guest today is on a mission to help leaders avoid the traps of costly judgment errors, or cognitive biases, in order to be a more strategic decision-maker.  Dr. Gleb Tsipursky is a behavioral economist, cognitive neuroscientist, and author of “Never Go with Your Gut: How Pioneering Leaders Make the Best Decisions and Avoid Business Disasters.” This discussion was recorded during a C-Suite Network DigitalDiscussion. If you like what you heard, consider joining the C-Suite Network.Find more information at this link https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membershipConnect with Dr. Tispursky: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/glebtsipursky/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fitness industry is one of the most lucrative worldwide with a revenue of $87 billion (about $30 billion in the U.S.) and growing at a rate of 8.7% per year. As with everything else, they’ve had to accommodate to meet the new demands of their customers and implement new business models.Ben Midgley is the CEO of Crunch Franchise for Crunch Fitness – a 27-year industry veteran and the only one to serve as the CEO and/or President of the two largest and fastest-growing, full-sized HVLP (High-Value, Low Price) brands. Ben is credited with driving the fastest launch of any full-sized franchise in the history of the fitness industry.Join the C-Suite Network: https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Franchises have an economic output of $787 billion and employ over 8 million people – accounting for 3% of the national GDP. Last March, everything changed and the long-term plan became the ‘right now’ plan. 2020 became an accelerant for everyone, including franchises.Catherine Monson brings 30 years of franchising and management experience and is currently the President & CEO of FASTSIGNS International. Last February, she became the Chair of the IFA (International Franchise Association) and today she’ll address the strategies for franchise growth and how support and mentoring have become the foundation of franchising.Connect with Catherine: https://www.franchise.org/our-team/executive-committee/catherine-monsonJoin the C-Suite Network: https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. Military is known for many things, but today’s guest on All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett believes you should think of it as ‘the world’s greatest leadership incubator.’ George Randle is the co-author of the #1 Amazon best-seller, The Talent War: How Special Operations and Great Organizations Win on Talent. George is also a U.S. Army Veteran who serves as a Strategic Advisor for EF Overwatch, an executive search firm specializing in placing veterans in business leadership positions. He said character may be more important in hiring than experience and skill. In fact, George says companies overlook veterans because hiring managers don’t understand how adaptable they can be. If you want to learn how to win the talent war for your company and the 9 attributes for success, listen to this episode of All Business.Buy The Talent War: https://thetalentwar.com/resources/Connect with George: https://www.efoverwatch.com/george-randle/Become a member of the C-Suite Network: https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year from All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett. To kick off 2021, we're looking back at one of our top episodes of 2020.Time an executive’s most precious resource. Everyone wants some of their time and managing it is a job in itself. Tim Campos saw this first-hand while he was CIO for Facebook. Tim jumped out of the security of social media and struck out on his own as co-founder and CEO of Woven, an AI-powered calendar app. Tim and Jeffrey talk about Facebook, managing your time, and the life of a CIO.Join the C-Suite Network: https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The current business environment is ripe for transformation. Since the landscape is constantly shifting, staying on top of the latest trends and strategies has never been more critical. The evolution of marketing as a purpose-driven medium has forced many brands to re-think their approach to customer satisfaction.My guest today is Tara Walpert Levy, Vice President of Agency Solutions for YouTube & Google. She’s responsible for Google’s advertising business through third-party partners and specialty businesses.Join the C-Suite Network: https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett!We're revisiting one of our top episodes from 2020. Alyssa Rapp is a CEO, accomplished businesswoman, and best-selling author. While Alyssa and Jeffrey spoke months before the pandemic hit, one of the big themes of the conversation was pivoting. Alyssa is an expert in changing business models on the fly. She also offered a theory on who survives tough economic times. Lean carnivores. If you want to find out what she meant, listen to the episode.Connect with Alyssa: https://alyssarapp.com/Join the C-Suite Network: https://c-suitenetwork.com/executive-membership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices